THE DEFINITIVE ORIGIN OF CAPTAIN MARVEL! Carol Danvers was just a girl from the Boston suburbs who loved science and the Red Sox until a chance encounter with a Kree hero gave her incredible super-powers. Now, she's a leader in the Avengers and the commander of Alpha Flight. But what if there were more to the story? When crippling anxiety attacks put her on the sidelines in the middle of a fight, Carol finds herself reliving memories of a life she thought was far behind her. You can't outrun where you're from - and sometimes, you HAVE to go home again. But there are skeletons in Captain Marvel's closet - and what she discovers will change her entire world. Written by best-selling author Margaret Stohl and drawn by fan-favorite comics veteran Carlos Pacheco, this is the true origin of Captain Marvel.

Carol Danvers is not necessarily an open book but we do know about her past. About her military background. Her powers. Her love of her kitty. But her home life, though touched on here-and-there, has been a little more of a secret. But secrets, especially ones you hide deep down, can come back and haunt you.

Come by and pick up Life of Captain Marvel #1 (of 5) and see another side of Captain Marvel. One that we never could have expected.

Euthanauts #1

Heather's Pick

Writter: Tini HowardArtist: Nick RoblesLetterer: Aditya Bidikar

Death is like outer space-a seemingly unknowable, terrifying blackness that yields beautiful discoveries and truths-if only you've got the right kind of rocketship. Thalia Rosewood has had a lifelong obsession with death, keeping her from living her life to the fullest. Mercy Wolfe has a brain tumor the size of a billiard ball, and a need for a new recruit before her next journey begins. Inigo Hanover is a reluctant tether to the world beyond, seeking to continue a cycle that exploration would halt. Go toward the light. Then go beyond. EUTHANAUTS.

There is a place... Just beyond the veil. A place that science cannot explain. Nor religion. A place where death and life intersect. And that is where this tale lies. Within that world. Within those times.

A dark force is targeting The Magic Order, killing off its members one by one. Time is running out, and the death toll is rising. Will Gabriel return to the fold to save his family, and the world, from the forces of evil?

Welcome to Outpost Zero, the smallest town in the universe. The people there work the land, go to the fights every Friday night, and tuck their children into bed-but the Outpost is no place for dreams or aspirations. To survive is ambitious enough. As Alea and her friends graduate to adulthood on a frozen world never meant to support human life, something stirs. Something sees... Explore the mysteries and wonder of the Frost in this oversized debut issue by Eisner-winning writer Sean Kelley McKeever (Mystique), artist Alexandre Tefenkgi, and colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu (I Hate Fairyland).

The farthest point in the universe. A long time from now. There is a world. Frozen. But life survives. It is difficult. Each person has their place. But... They survive! For how much longer, though? That is always the question. The world outside of the Biome is vast and uncharted. What is it... That lays beyond Outpost Zero? What does the future hold?

This new Young Adult series from Image Comics hits shelves with an oversized first issue! Come in today and grab a copy of your very own!

A random small-town tragedy. A mystery illness that spreads with grief. A green glow on a lonely mountain. Three puzzle pieces that fit together to make a nightmare. And the only mind on Earth than can connect them up...belongs to the Immortal Hulk.

Come in to the store and grab these and so many, many more great reads!

Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Fortunately The Milk) and Nic Klein (Drifter) bring you the craziest tales of the Regeneratin' Degenerate yet! It's been a while since Deadpool's had to merc to make ends meet, but things are tough all over. While Deadpool tries to get his humble mercenary-for-hire business back off the ground, a catastrophic threat so unfathomably huge, so mind-breakingly cataclysmic it defies description, is heading toward Earth, and there's only ONE PERSON WHO CAN STOP IT!!!Oh no, wait...it's not Wade, is it? Oh, %$@#. It's Wade.

What happens when you add the man who brought us I Hate Fairyland and Wade Wilson? Nightmares! But the good kind! All the most terrifying things are coming to the Marvel Universe. But don't worry, Wade is on the case! Come pick up the introductory issue from Skottie Young and Nic Klein today!

HORROR HAS A NAME. You'd never notice the man. He doesn't like to be noticed. He's quiet. Calm. Never complains. If someone were to walk up and shoot him in the head... all he'd do is die.Until night falls. And someone else gets up again. The man's name is Banner. The horror is THE IMMORTAL HULK.

How do you kill The Hulk? Trick question. You can't! Bruce Banner is back. Or is he? The issue if flying off the shelves, the nostalgia is real. Come by today and grab the first issue of The Immortal Hulk from Al Ewing (You Are Deadpool, Rocket) and Joe Bennett (Ninjak vs VU).

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AT LONG LAST...THANOS WINS! When there is nothing left to kill, Death comes...to the one who loves her most - KING THANOS. How will the fantastic saga of Thanos, King Thanos and the Cosmic Ghost Rider end?

Donny Cates and Geoff Shaw, the creative team behind the smash hit God Country from Image Comics, are thoroughly winning at Comics. Their monstrous Thanos story-line has brought us new characters, reintroduced old ones and given us a new look into the mind of the Mad Titan. If you have not yet, DEFINITELY grab this issue and hop into the madness...

Or... At least once the second printing comes out! If you were not able to already grab this issue, the 2nd Printing will be on shelves 04/25.

BAD LUCK AND TROUBLE Part 1. Impossible curves. Impossible shots. Impossible targets. Marvel's #1 soldier of fortune is back in an explosive new ongoing series! The product of a failed super-soldier program, Neena Thurman always made her own luck as the sharpshooting mercenary known as Domino... but what happens when her own powers betray her? The hunter becomes the hunted as every mercenary in the game smells blood in the water! Plus: A pair of beloved Marvel characters return!

What happens when the Luckiest among us... Loses her luck? What happens when all those wins finally catch up to you? Neena Thurman, aka Domino, knows. But not in the way you'd think. Her powers make her lucky. But that doesn't mean that her powers are on her side. But now... It is not only her powers in the way. Another force will impede on her luck... And it could lead to deadly consequences.

Gail Simone (Batgirl) and David Baldeón (Monsters Unleashed) bring together a team of... Misfits? Party girls? Well... A really fun team of assassins this must read new series! It is on shelves now!

The brand-new supernatural mystery series by the acclaimed team of Jeff Lemire (A.D. After Death) and Andrea Sorrentino (Green Arrow) continues. The mysteries of the "Black Barn" heighten as the reclusive Norton begins to unravel new clues just as a murder spree breaks out in the town of Gideon Falls. But how is it all connected?! The puzzle pieces begin to fall.

Nathan's obsession with Oblivion has put a strain on every aspect of his life. His love for Heather is really put to the test now that he's closer than he's ever been to finding what he's truly looking for.

See something new? Or something we have already mentioned before? Have you come by to grab the books yet? NO?!?!? Then come in today! Grab these amazing books and make them your own!

A decade ago, 300,000 citizens of Philadelphia were suddenly lost in Oblivion. The government made every attempt to recover them, but after many years, they gave up. Nathan Cole...won't. He makes daily trips, risking his life to try and rescue those still living in the apocalyptic hellscape of Oblivion. But maybe...Nathan is looking for something else? Why can't he resist the siren call of the Oblivion Song?

If a catastrophic event befell our world and your family was taken away from you, how far would you go to find again? What would you risk? Would you face lands of unspeakable destruction? A lost world filled with the deadliest of creatures? Nathan Cole would. If it means getting those back he lost. He would go anywhere. He would risk everything.

Robert Kirkman (Walking Dead, Outcast) and Lorenzo De Felici's new Skybound series, Oblivion Song, takes you to the far ends of the darkest places while tugging at your heart strings. You can almost hear the soft, echoing song alluded to in the title. This is a must pick up. So come by and grab a copy today.

The Saga of the Infinity Stones begins! As the Infinity Stones reappear around the cosmos, the ultimate race for power is on!! Battles will be fought, blood will be spilled, lives will be lost... all as the greatest cosmic heroes and villains vie for possession of the Power Stone, towering over a remote asteroid, somehow grown to the size of a building. Watch as the path to Infinity opens before your eyes and the END lies near...

The greatest war of power is upon us and it is every Soldier, Warrior, Guardian, NOVA Corp, Anti-Hero and Villain for themselves. Who will win? Who will control the greatest power in all of the Universe? The story has just begun but the path will be long and bloody. The first issue of Mavel's Infinity Event is here. On shelves. And waiting for you!

I Hate Fairyland #17

Katie's Pick

Writer: Skottie YoungColorist: Jean-Francois Beaulieu

"THERE'S MAGIC IN THAT THERE CALDRON!" Things in Fairyland certainly are a-brewin' with Gert out of the picture. Duncan Dragon joins the workforce, and Horribella means to collect what's hers as we FINALLY get that in-depth look into Fairyland's service industry and logistics!

Gert is gone. (Or we think she... It is Gert afterall!) And things are about to get crazy! But first. Duncan needs to get his life back on track. We know that life in Fairyland is like life in the real world. People need to work to live. And the Service Industry is not for the faint of heart. Will Duncan survive? Does it even matter? And what... Exactly... Is in that package Horribella is so desperately waiting for?

Skottie Young's I Hate Fairyland (also known as F*** Fairyland to us who love it most) #17 has THREE different covers, Image Fans! Make sure to stop in and grab a copy today.

A brand-new ongoing series from the acclaimed bestselling creative team of Old Man Logan and Green Arrow! The lives of a reclusive young man obsessed with a conspiracy in the city's trash, and a washed-up Catholic priest arriving in a small town full of dark secrets, become intertwined around the mysterious legend of The Black Barn, an otherworldly building that is alleged to have appeared in both the city and the small town, throughout history, bringing death and madness in its wake. Rural mystery and urban horror collide in this character-driven meditation on obsession, mental illness, and faith.

A shadow has fallen on a small town. The Black Barn has appeared and the omen can only bring about death. Will the confluence of events that happen around the small town bring destruction or is it merely fate that will bring blood? When it comes to suspense. Conspiracy. Mystery. Gideon Falls from Image Comics is an absolute must. Issue #1 is here!

It is also... Sold out! The series is so good that we could not keep it on the racks. If you were not able to grab a copy while we had it, come in and make a pre-order. The 2nd Print will be available on April 4th.

Another week. Another set of books! Come by the store and we can offer you even more!

Is it time yet for us to talk to you about books you should be reading? Yes?!? Then here we go with this week's Amazing Staff Picks.

Gwenpool #25

James' Pick

Writer: Christopher HastingsArtist: GurihiruLetterer: Clayton Cowles

LOST IN THE PLOT PART 2. Gwen's future page count is running low but her thirst for super hero fun and adventure is as high as ever! What better time than the present to knock off "join the Avengers" from her bucket list?

We cannot believe it either, True Believers! But this is it. Gwen "Gwenpool" Poole's Final issue. (Or so they say...) The final issue is not about the end but about the times we spent with Gwen and all the possible futures in which we will see her again. And again. And again. This may be her last issue. But this will not be the last time we see her. Nor the last time we read about her. Gwenpool will always be in our hearts and living happily on our bookshelves!

The Wilds #1

Heather's Pick

Writer: Vita AyalArtist: Emily PearsonColorist: Marissa Louise

After a cataclysmic plague sweeps across America, survivors come together to form citystate-like communities for safety. Daisy Walker is a Runner for The Compound, a mix of post-apocalyptic postal service and black market salvaging operation. It is a Runner's job to ferry items and people between settlements, and on occasion scavenge through the ruins of the old world. Daisy is the best there is at what she does. Out beyond the settlement walls are innumerable dangers: feral animals, crumbling structures, and Abominations - those that were touched by the plague and became something other. After a decade of surviving, Daisy isn't phased by any of it - until her lover, another Runner named Heather, goes missing on a job. Desperate to find her, Daisy begins to see that there may be little difference between the world inside the walls and the horrors beyond. From writer Vita Ayala (Bitch Planet: Triple Feature) and Emily Pearson (Cult Classic) with colors by Marissa Louise (Spell On Wheels) and covers by Natasha Alterici (Heathen), comes this bold tale of surviving in bleak times.

There are many stories in which the world is lost. But few that talk about the world after. When the pieces have started to fit back together. People have jobs, are parts of communities and creating families. They are living their lives. Daisy's part in the community may be a little more treacherous but she lives it daily and to the best of her ability. And her ability is the Best! But not even the best can be prepared for all dangers. Especially those that hide outside of the safe walls of The Compound. #1 of this new series from Black Mask will keep you on the edge of your seat. Come by and grab a copy of The Wilds now!

Just two this week, but there are many, many other great titles on the racks! Come by and we can talk to you about all the titles that you should be reading.

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Silencer #1

James' Pick

"CODE OF HONOR" part one! She's one of the DC Universe's deadliest assassins... and you've never heard of her. Super-strong, highly trained, armed with devastating and stealthy meta-human abilities, the Silencer is virtually invincible. Or at least she was. After decades as Leviathan's chief assassin, Honor Guest put in her time and managed to get out with her skin intact. Now she lives a normal life with a normal family in a normal house on a normal street. But the past has come back to haunt her in the form of her old employer and a deadly new mission... and Talia Al Ghul won't take no for an answer.

Hacker and Traitor. Who is DJ? How did he come to find himself locked up on Canto Bight? Is there more to the character than meets the eye? Probably... This is Star Wars! But for us to speculate more, we need to start at the beginning. Pick up this eye-opening one-shot and learn more about the mysterious man who is only as good (or evil) as the price you pay.

Hungry Ghosts #1

Katie's Pick

On a dark, haunted night, a Russian oligarch dares a circle of international chefs to play the samurai game of 100 Candles-where each storyteller spins a terrifying tale of ghosts, demons and unspeakable beings-and prays to survive the challenge. Inspired by the Japanese Edo period game of Hyakumonogatari Kaidankai, Hungry Ghosts reimagines the classic stories of yokai, yorei, and obake, all tainted with the common thread of food. First course: With bad consequence, a ramen chef refuses to help a beggar, and a band of pirates get more (and less) than they were bargaining for after their encounter with a drowning woman turns ghastly. Hungry Ghosts is cooked up by the infamous author and chef, Anthony Bourdain (Emmy-Award winning TV star of Parts Unknown) and acclaimed novelist Joel Rose (back again from their New York Times #1 best seller, Get Jiro!). Joining them this issue are stellar artists Alberto Ponticelli (Second Sight) and Vanesa Del Rey (Redlands), with amazing color by Jose Villarrubia, and a drop-dead cover by Paul Pope (Batman Year 100).

Famed... Or In-famed? Chef and world traveler, Anthony Bourdain loves to tell stories. From prose to comics, Bourdain sits at the top of the New York Times bestsellers lists. His new story, one of the first line of books from the exciting to Berger Books line from Dark Horse, is a must pick-up.

Flash Annual #1

Heather's Pick

"FLASH WAR" prelude! The biggest Flash story of 2018 starts here, with a special story starring the classic Wally West, who's conflicted over whether to let Iris West know he is alive-and he'll need the help of the Flash to figure out what to do! But when Magenta, Wally's old love, needs his help, the Flash returns home to Keystone City where he is confronted with violent memories of an unknown world...A major turning point for the Flash family that sets the path for earth shattering stories in 2018!

Joshua Williamson (Nailbiter) and Christian Duce (Detective Comics Rebirth) are about to take the DC world by storm. Or maybe more by Speed Force? The Flash War is about to begin. But before we jump in, we need to look back at how the Rebirth all began. Wally still has not confronted certain aspects of his life and he needs Barry's help. But... Of course... If it was only as easy as a simple decision and nothing ever interfered... Well... It wouldn't be a very long issue, now would it? The Flash Annual #1 is out now, come by and grab a copy of your very own.

That is it for this week. But... Do you need a few more options? Come on into the store and let us stock you up with all the best!

We love comic books. We just... REALLY love comic books! And the only thing we love more is talking to you about comic books. So... Let's talk comics! Here are this week's Amazing Staff Picks.

Black Magick #10

Katie's Pick

"AWAKENINGS II," Part Five. In the wake of an officer-involved shooting, Rowan's lies are threatening to unravel. The Ascension threatens tragedy for those closest to Rowan.

Rowan is stuck. Between an investigation of the shooting of a police officer and a world that she has been keeping hidden. But, while trying to keep herself composed, The Ascension is trying to affect everyone around her. Rowan is at a precipice. And she needs to figure out how to untangle all aspects of her life.

This is the fifth of the six-part, second arc of Black Magick. We have the issues and, if you aren't already reading the series from Greg Rucka (Wonder Woman) and Nicola Scott (also Wonder Woman), you really need to come in!

PS: We are also taking pre-orders for Volume 2, which is set for a May 2, 2018 release.

Marvel 2-in-One #2

James' Pick

THE FATE OF THE FOUR Part 2. What is THE SECRET OF REED RICHARDS? And is it deep within MONSTER ISLAND? Ben and Johnny are the only ones who can uncover it, unless DOOM beats them to it! THE FATE OF THE FOUR continues here!

Could Reed and Sue really be alive? Could the letter that Doctor Doom found be more than a pathway to the multiverse... But, in reality, a pathway to Johnny and Ben's missing companions? Could... Could the Fantastic Four be the Fantastic Four again?

Well... Marvel is basically letting comics' most wild creator write it? So... Maybe?! Chip Zdarksy (Sex Criminals, Howard the Duck) and Jim Cheung (The Clone Conspiracy) are bringing back... Or not... The characters we miss the most. Come by and grab a copy of Marvel 2-in-One #2. As well as #1! If you need it...

Abbott #1

Heather's Pick

Hugo Award-nominated novelist Saladin Ahmed (Black Bolt) and artist Sami Kivelä (Beautiful Canvas) present one woman's search for the truth that destroyed her family. Hard-nosed, chain-smoking tabloid reporter Elena Abbott investigates a series of grisly crimes that the police have ignored. Crimes she knows to be the work of dark occult forces. Forces that took her husband from her. Forces she has sworn to destroy.

Darkness seeps out in ways that many just ignore. Including the Police and hardened News Journalists. But the best, do not need to have their names on the front page. And Elena Abbott is the best. She is not taken seriously, especially during a time of racial unrest. But... She sees passed what others refuse to even look at. The evil behind the mundane. And the Cult that took everything away.

To tag along with Black Magick #10, make sure to grab a copy of Abbott #1!

These and so many other good stories are just waiting for you. Come by the store and let us top you off with all of the best!

Can you believe that we are already doing our first Staff Pick of 2018? It feels like only yesterday our little website was created and look at it now! Well... No time for reminiscing. Let's get to some Amazing Staff Picks!

Rocko's Modern Life #2

Katie's Pick

Rocko's new job is more than he bargained for, so he'll have to do whatever it takes to get fired. Featuring a backup story from David DeGrand that sends Rocko and Heffer to O-Town's very own comic convention.

We spoke about this one last month, but we cannot hold in our excitement! THe series we loved as children is back and... Rocko may not be super happy about it. Life in the modern day is hard. And he is having a harder time adapting to it. Come in today and grab a copy of the Rocko's Modern Life #2!

Ms. Marvel #26

James' Pick

An OLD ENEMY has returned with a monstrous new trick to boot! Will MS. MARVEL be in time to save the day, or will her new life keep her away from the city she loves?

We know... We know... We talk about Ms. Marvel a lot so we will not get into the details of the issue. You already know you should be reading it. But we do not want to talk about the upcoming Amazing Comic Book Club that is happening! On Friday, January 26th, we will be hosting an All Ages book club to talk Comics, Media and... Maybe eat a cookie or two... And the book? Ms. Marvel TP Volume 1! Come by, grab a copy of the volume from the store, read it and be ready to chat!

Two really fun books to start of the New Year! And we have even more books to offer when you come into the store!

This is it. The LAST Amazing Staff Picks of 2017. Can you believe how fast this year went by? Let's finish 2017 out strong with a few really AMAZING Amazing Staff Picks!

Rick & Morty #33

Norrin's Pick

One Experimental Summer! It's the hottest, most boring part of the year-so can you blame Summer for going exploring in Grandpa Rick's garage for a dimension where she gets what she wants? She'll learn a little about science, a lot about life, and a whole bunch about having a crush on a girl.

It is the long anticipated Summer Issue! No.. No... Not like the "Summer", warm sun, playing on the beach issue. But Summer's Issue! Summer may be a little bored but it isn't like she doesn't have a huge garage of her Grandpa Rick's gadgets to play around with. From Writers Tini Howard and Magdalene Visaggio, along with artists CJ Cannon and Katy Farina, watch as Summer explores strange new worlds, experiences new loves and new loses. Rick and Morty #33 is here and it's waiting for you!

Imaginary Fiends #2

Katie's Pick

Melba is assigned to her first case, investigating a series of child disappearances in rural Georgia. As Melba and Agent Crockett uncover clues about the horror gripping the residents, Melba must resist both the temptation to escape into the real world after spending seven years locked up and the terrible appetite of the newly unleashed Polly Peachpit, Melba's own personal psychic parasite-a massive spider-human only Melba can see, but is far from imaginary.

This world is filled with Monsters. Monsters that you or I may not see, but ones that stalk the minds of those most impressionable. Those who's minds are weak, they are the ones that know the truth. For they are the only ones to see them, the IMPs (Interdimensional Mental Parasites). Tim Seeley (Grayson) and Stephen Molnar (Danger Girl Renegade) bring their Slender Man murder style horror story to life in Melba's tale of Aliens, Psychopathy and Mystery! The first and second issues are out now.

Hawkman Found #1

Heather's Pick

One of DC'S greatest heroes is missing! No one has seen or heard from Carter Hall-a.k.a. Hawkman-in years. Reincarnated repeatedly since the dawn of humanity, Hawkman has spent his many lives uncovering history's most fantastic mysteries, and now he has become one himself! Take a journey into the one of the darkest corners of the DC Universe as a mysterious man tries to piece together what happened to Hawkman, and how it all connects to the events of DARK NIGHTS: METAL!

Hawkman... Carter Hall... Has gone missing. But that is only the beginning of the mystery. Hawkman's entire reason for being is destiny. A destiny of renewal. A destiny of love. A destiny so heavy only a warrior could carry. In this Dark Nights Metal tie-in, writer Jeff Lemire (Descender) and artists Bryan Hitch (Justice League of America) and Kevin Nowlan (Doctor Strange) bring Hall's story to the precipice of return. But how high and what that precipice conceals... Now those are the questions. Hawkman Found #1 is on shelves now! (And you can't miss it with its shiny cover!)

Ms. Marvel #25 (Legacy)

James' Pick

Teenage Wasteland Part 1Jersey City still has a need for a super hero, but why has KAMALA KHAN, a.k.a MS. MARVEL, vanished? In the wake of her disappearance, the city's newest hero RED DAGGER and even ordinary citizens attempt to carry on her Legacy of heroism. MS. MARVEL is nowhere...but also everywhere at once! And when an old enemy re-emerges, will anyone be powerful enough to truly carry the MS. MARVEL legacy but Kamala? PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES!

Ms. Marvel is an icon. An Original. A First and Only. But... When she goes missing, is there a way to duplicate her? To repeat the greatness she has brought to her community? Well... In her Marvel Legacy issue, Her community will definitely try! The issue from series writer G. Willow Wilson and artist Nico Leon (Hulk NOW!), is on sale now!

There they are, Comic Fans, our last Picks of 2017. We are open today (New Years Eve) and hope to see you come by and pick up these incredible titles and many others. But... If we do not see you today, have a wonderful New Years and we will see you in 2018!

Okay... We are putting this out a little late. But don't worry! We have some Amazing last minute Holiday Gift ideas! Let's get some Staff Picks going.

Under #1 (of 2)

Norrin's Pick

Some people bury their secrets underground. In Megalopolis, the dirt flows into the sewers.LT Wilson Jericho, disgraced from his position above ground and now an officer in the sewer police, thinks he knows everything there is to know about what lies beneath. But scientist Sandra Yeatman is determined to discover the truth behind the legends, and something is threatening to crawl out and rip the city apart...

Titan Comics' new two part miniseries is deep. Or, should we say, deep underneath! There are some surprising creatures right under our feet... And we do not even know it. Creators Christophe Bec (Sanctum) and Stefano Raffaele (Hawkeye) bring us the mysteries within the darkness and... What terrors could come if that darkness reaches the surface. Come by and grab Under #1.

The Wicked + The Divine Christmas Annual #1

Katie's Pick

Jamie [McKelvie] (Young Avengers, Phonogram) said "It's a shame we never saw any of the gods' early funtimes," and Kieron [Gillen] (also the... Young Avengers and Phonogram...) said "Yeah," and then they looked at each other, and then called all their talented friends to do a Christmas album of (mostly) fan service! Inanna and Baal getting it on! Lucifer and Sakhmet getting it on! Dionysus giving Baphomet a lift in a crappy car! And more! This one has it all.

Now... When the creators said that they wanted to bring together some of their friends and create a Wic+Div "Christmas album of (mostly) fan service", they meant it! Though we would not suggest Wic+Div for anyone under 18, this issue takes the fan service cake. In this (*cough*) exciting (*cough*) Holiday issue, you will see how the young, freshly made Pantheon played around. Wink. Wink. Come in and grab The Wicked + The Divine Christmas Annual #1 today.

Lady Killer TP Vol 2

Heather's Pick

The killer housewife is back! The Schuller family has moved to Cocoa Beach, where life carries on as usual. Josie continues to juggle Tupperware parties, her kids, and a few heads-and things don't get any easier for the entrepreneur hit lady when her past comes back to haunt her. Collects issues #1-#5 of the series.

Josie is just trying to do good. Be a good mother. A good wife. And throw some Tupperware parties in-between. But, the best Hit Woman cannot simply walk away from her past. And, when it comes back to taunt her, Josie has to deal with some issues the old fashioned, bloody way. Joëlle Jones (Batman) returns with her hit series. And, trust us, it is worth every second! Come by and grab Lady Killer TP Vol 2 today!

Have not read the first volume? Make this present extra special and grab Lady Killer Vol 1, too!

She-Hulk #160

James' Pick

JEN WALTERS MUST DIE Part 2. SHE-HULK has been kidnapped by THE LEADER! And what does the LEADER want with SHE-HULK? Well, I don't think our fearless hero is going to like the answer to that question

Is that solicit from Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer) and Jahnoy Lindsay vague enough? If so, then you need to come pick up this issue! Jen is having some issues and The Leader will make sure to only create more for her. See how she handles it in the second issue of her all new Marvel Legacy series. Come in and grab it today!

Great options and so many more. Come into the store and let us offer you some of the best Holiday Gift options. And do not forget to check back here for even more Amazing Staff Picks!

JEN WALTERS MUST DIE Part 1. The LEADER is back and he's using his gamma-enhanced super-intelligence to strike at She-Hulk! But how do you hurt an almost indestructible She-Hulk? By turning Jen against HERSELF! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES!

How do you destroy a Hulk? Either with a Hulk or form the Inside out! Jen will go up against her largest competition ever in this big (renumbered) issue of SHE-HULK #159! We do have the Lenticulars in stock... But supplies are limited. Make sure to come by and grab a copy of Mariko Tamaki (This One Summer GN) and Jahnoy Lindsay's story as soon as possible!

Port of Earth #1

Katie's Pick

Imagine if aliens came to Earth not in war or peace, but with a business deal: open up a spaceport here on Earth in exchange for advanced technology. But when our alien visitors break Port restrictions and wreak havoc in our cities, it falls to the newly formed Earth Security Agents to hunt down and safely deport the dangerous rogue aliens back to the Port of Earth. A gritty sci-fi action thriller from new comic book writer ZACK KAPLAN (Eclipse) and ANDREA MUTTI (Control).

Earth is backwards to many of our Alien Counterparts. We are easy to control. Easy to take over. But, instead of complete control, what if other Alien races simply asked for our help? Earth is now part of an interplanetary trading post. But there are always those who wish to break the rules. But there are laws. Regulations. And they will be held to a standard. Kaplan and Mutti's new adventure Sci-Fi is absolutely worth a pick-up!

Moon Knight #188

Heather's Pick

CRAZY RUNS IN THE FAMILY Part 1. A new day is dawning and with it comes an enemy unlike any that Marc Spector, Moon Knight, has ever faced. Moon Knight has always been a protector from the shadows, but this new enemy is looking to extinguish that shadow with blinding light and fire. Get ready for the introduction of Moon Knight's greatest nemesis! PLUS: Includes 3 bonus MARVEL PRIMER PAGES!

There are others just like Marc Spector. He suffers daily. But he knows and understands his demons. He accepts his destiny. Maybe the others can learn to accept and understand theirs' as well? Or maybe others will learn that the Gods have other plans. In the new (renumbered) series from Max Bemis (Evil Empire) and Jacen Burrows (Providence HC), the Moon Knight has a new villain. One that he could never believe. Moon Knight #1 is on shelves now. And, Yes! We do have the Lenticulars! (While supplies last!)

So many great books on the shelves. So many incredible options! And yet... There are always more! Stop by, grab these incredible titles and love them just as much as we do!

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Southern Bastards #17

Katie's Pick

"GUT CHECK," Part Three. The bleachers are slick with blood as Coach Boss faces some brand-new competition on and off the field.

Have you noticed that Katie really, really... REEEAAALLLYYYY likes Southern Bastards? The drama is only picking up and Coach Boss is going to go up against his most powerful apponent yet. If you haven't decided to try it the first 43 times we have talked about it, then you need to come in and grab it.

Rick and Morty: Pocket Like You Stole It #2 (of 5)

Norrin's Pick

Morty thinks he's hit the jackpot when he stumbles upon a secret Morty haven, run by Crazy Cat Rick. All the food and cozy body pillows he could want! But he soon discovers that there's a dastardly reason that the Mortys are so docile, and stumbles upon the grand secret of Morty battling. Plus: more Pocket Mortys cards in the back of every issue!

The game is on! Based on the popular Phone App/Game, Pocket Mortys, writer Tini Howard (Magdalena) with artists Marc Ellerby (Rick & Morty Lil Poopy Superstar) and Katy Farina (Steven Universe) tell a story of love, loss... But mostly pitting one Morty against another! There is no question, you should be reading this five part mini-series. WUBBA-LUBBA-DUB-DUB!

The Mighty Thor #22

James's Pick

EVERYTHING BURNS! Thor and the Ultimate Thor go face-to-flame with the Queen of Cinders! But even the fire of Muspelheim pales beside the fury of the Ultimate Thor... And with his thunder comes his vengeance.

While you are out shopping for Jason Aaron's Southern Bastards, you should also pick up his Thor books. Not just The Mighty Thor... All of them! Do not know what it is about Aaron, but he really likes to telling good stories. And you really need to be reading them all.

Dark Nights: Metal

Heather's Pick

The superstar BATMAN team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo reunite for a massive, universe-spanning event! DARK DAYS: THE FORGE and THE CASTING hinted at dark corners of reality that have never been seen till now! Now, as DARK NIGHTS: METAL begins, the Dark Multiverse is revealed in all its devastating danger-and the threats it contains are coming for the DC Universe! DARK NIGHTS: METAL is a DC event unlike any other-one that will push Batman, Superman and heroes of the Justice League beyond their limits to take on threats unlike any our world has ever seen! It will take the combined might of the World's Greatest Heroes as you've never seen them before to face what's coming their way!

This event will have your heads banging to the beat. Not to give too much away but Metal is literally 'Earth Shattering'. The powerhouse creative team behind Batman (New52), Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, bring us a story that will drag you in so deeply, you will not even realize what hit you.

We do have a limited supply and we WILL sell out. Have you not had a chance to come in yet? That is perfectly fine. Second printings were announced before the book even hit shelves. Come in and pre-order your copy today!

Phew! So many good books to talk about. And there are even more in the store to chat about. Come by and we can send you home with even more incredible titles. And check back here weekly for all of our top staff picks.

There are so many new titles! So many extraordinary reads and we are here to suggest our favorites. Check out this week's Amazing Staff Picks!

Mister Miracle #1

Heather's Pick

From the team behind The Sheriff of Babylon and the Hugo Award-nominated writer of Vision comes a unique new take on one of Jack Kirby's most beloved New Gods.Scott Free is the greatest escape artist that ever lived. So great that he escaped Granny Goodness' gruesome orphanage and the dangers of Apokolips to travel across galaxies and set up a new life on Earth with his wife, the former female fury known as Big Barda. Using the stage alter ego of Mister Miracle, he has made a career for himself showing off his acrobatic escape techniques. He even caught the attention of the Justice League, which counted him among its ranks. You might say Scott Free has everything...so why isn't it enough? Mister Miracle has mastered every illusion, achieved every stunt, pulled off every trick - except one. He has never escaped death. Is it even possible? Our hero is going to have to kill himself if he wants to find out.

Writer Tom King (Batman - Rebirth) and artist Mitch Gerads (Punisher) really hit the ground sprinting. (Yup, they raced way past "running".) Mister Miracle exposes a brittle side of the New God and what it takes to stand up, even when you are at your weakest moments, when faced against unimaginable odds. Mister Miracle #1 is filled with punch-in-the-gut emotion that makes it so easy to flip from page-to-page that you do not even realize you have been sucked in. You really... REALLY need to come in and grab a copy of your own!

That is... If we were not already sold out... If you missed the first round, do not fret. We are currently taking pre-orders for the 2nd prints!

Redlands #1

Katie's Pick

A brand-new horror book from the minds of Eisner Award-winner JORDIE BELLAIRE (Pretty Deadly) and critically acclaimed artist VANESA R. DEL REY (ScarletWitch) brings you to the sleepy, sunny town of Redlands, Florida. The police are failing to maintain control of their old-fashioned town, and a coven of killer witches plan to take everything from them. This summer, hide your bibles.

There are places all over the world... Drenched in darkness. And sometimes that darkness, that classic human darkness, needs to be wiped clean. Made anew. Bellaire put out a letter (not the one in the back of the book) that stated that Redlands was her way of getting out her emotions. Of letting lose the flood gates, so to speak. And, by every definition, Redlands is exactly that. The book is magic, freedom, wickedness and emotion all rolled together. It is so good, in fact, both Heather and Katie are suggesting it. So you know you need to come in and grab it!

BONUS SUGGESTION: Katie has had Kill or Be Killed, by Ed Brubaker (W) and Sean Phillips (A), as her Staff Pick in the past. Well... Volume 2 is out and it is waiting to go home with you!

Ms. Marvel #21

James's Pick

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer - a familiar adage for a veteran hero like Ms. Marvel. But when Kamala discovers that one of her old friends has joined forces with her enemies, things get a LOT more complicated...

When you are a Hero, especially a young Hero, often the most challenging battles are not those fought on the streets against a dangerous villain. But those battles fought inwards, between those whom you believed you were close to. Your colleagues, companions or family. But if you found out that one of them had betrayed you... What would you do? When Kamala is faced with these difficult life questions will she do what is right in the name of Justice? Or will she do what is best for her friendship?

Do we really need to sell you on G. Willow Wilson's (A-Force) young Heroine that has literally taken the Comics World by storm? Do we? Ms. Marvel is phenomenal and you should be reading it! No questions. You SHOULD be reading it! RIGHT NOW!

Do you need more titles? Come in to the store and we will happily hand you more and more great reads. But, for now... TTNF and Ta-Ta 'till next week!

It has been two weeks but are staff picks are as hot as ever. Let's talk some great some reads!

EDGE OF VENOMVERSE #2 (OF 5)

James's Pick

A PINK NIGHTMARE! The wall-breaking wunderkind we call Gwenpool gets ahold of the VENOM SYMBIOTE and turns into a sword-slinging, web-swinging master of disaster! But it won't all be fun and games when Gwenpool comes across something huge... something that will directly lead to the Venom event of 2017!

Since the pink fan-girl entered the Marvel Comic Universe, Gwenpool has made one hell of an impression. But the fun has yet only begun. The Venom Symbiote was dangerous enough on its own. But could you even imagine Gwenpool getting her hands on it? In the second of the five-part mini-series, featured creative team Christopher Hastings (Gwenpool, Vote Loki) and artist Irene Strychalsk (Gwenpool, Silk) bring us what could only be described as what pink, fluffy, spider-y nightmares are made of.

Kill or be Killed #10

Katie's Pick

END OF STORY ARC As his life spins out of control, Dylan and his demon come face-to-face once again.

Yes, Katie picked the final issue of the second arc but... IT IS THE END OF THE SECOND ARC! Kill or be Killed Volume 2 (featuring issues #5-10) hits comic stores August 9th and we are taking pre-orders now. Ed Brubaker and (his Fade Out) artist Sean Phillips' second arc of this deconstructed vigilante-thriller will keep you on the edge of your seats. Volume 1 is available in store now for the amazing Image Comics price of $9.99!

Dark Days: The Casting

Heather's Pick

The Joker's surprise attack threatens to lay waste to all of Batman's carefully laid plans. Will the Dark Knight be able to regain the trust of his closest allies, Green Lantern and Duke, and prevent the forces of darkness from consuming the DC Universe?! Will Hawkman's warning stop our heroes from peering into the abyss? The great comics event of summer 2017 is on its way, courtesy of superstar writers Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV with art by a master class of comics artists: Andy Kubert, Jim Lee and John Romita Jr.!

Scott Snyder... Andy Kubert... Jim Lee... Do you need more reasons to pick up this lead-in to the big DC Comics event of the summer? Joker is on the surprise offensive and Batman must realign himself with those of whom he calls some of his closest allies. With a shiny, foil cover, Dark Days: The Casting is absolutely worth the pick up!

Uncanny Avengers #25

Norrin's Pick

SECRET EMPIRE TIE-IN! Manhattan is under siege! In order to survive this endless night, the Avengers must face darkness without and darkness within.

The world has been turned upside down. An army of Nightmares are attacking New York City and all the Heroes (AND Villains) can do is fight. Even when one of the Nightmares takes over one of their own. The second Secret Empire tie-in issue, from writer Jim Zub (Wayward), takes us deeper into the darkened reality of the Captain America's Fascist Marvel Universe.

Do you need more picks? Come in to the store and we will happily talk your ear off! Check back weekly for All-New, All-Different Staff Picks!

Another week, another incredible set of New Books to grace our comic racks! Well... While they last! So, let's talk about some Amazing Staff Picks!

Saga #44

Heather's Pick

Hazel and her family search for elusive treasure: affordable healthcare.

The loss of a child is devastating. Not only to the parents and family, but to the Mother's body as well. But this one is doing equal parts weird as it is bad. Alana is now wielding some crazy powers after the death of her son. Maybe too crazy. And Marko is anxious to help. But will that extra level of anxiety push Alana over the edge and cause her to do something unbelievable?

Issue #44 of the smash hit series from Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples has returned with the second issue of the their eighth arc. Wait, second issue? Yup! The first issue is still available! And only for 25 cents! Yes! To help celebrate 25 years of Image Comics, come in today and pick up a copy of Saga #43 for only $.25!

Oh and about Batman/Elmer Fudd? Don't worry.. We are getting there!

Edge of Venomverse #1

James's Pick

The series that sets up the epic VENOM EVENT of 2017 STARTS HERE! Each issue introduces another major Venomized character that will feed into VENOMVERSE itself! THIS ISSUE, the young mutant clone designated X-23 collides with a cryogenic tube containing a strange alien symbiote during her frenzied escape from The Facility, . Bonding with the alien enhances her already considerable abilities, and aids in her escape, but it begins to alter her mind! On the run from the very people that made her, can X-23 hold it together or is she doomed to give in to Venom!

The VENOM EVENT is coming! In each story a new legendary character will be transformed by the Alien Symbiote. But it all starts with... Well... It started with Spider-man! But... The All-New, All-Different Event begins with the All-New, All-Different Wolverine! Can Laura keep her cool with all of the enhancements that the Symbiote will give her? Or will she fall to its control?

Come pick up the first issue of the Universe Changing Event from writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Roland Boschi.

Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1

Katie's Pick

After a chance meeting with billionaire Bruce Wayne, Elmer Fudd's obsession quickly escalates into stalking Batman through the dark alleys and high-class social settings of Gotham City. Welcome to Bat Season! And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters written by Tom King and artwork by Byron Vaughns.

It is Bat Season! No... Wabbit Season! No.... Bat Season! In the dark, dreariness of Gotham City, the hunting seasons tend to blend together. After an unexpected death, the hired gun known as Elmer Fudd, makes his way to a bar on the bad side of town. And there, a sneaky trickster turns Fudd's attention towards the Dark Knight.

This is a staff pick of two of the four staff members! Half of the staff is telling you to buy it! This incredible One-Shot mixes the world of the Looney Tunes with the grim alleyways of Gotham City. It is everything that you would never have expected and more! Written by Tom King (yes, the guy currently writing Batman) and with art by Lee Weeks plus a special backup story with art by Byron Vaughns (also written by King), this book is a MUST pick-up! Seriously... YOU MUST COME AND PICK IT UP!

Another Amazing Staff Picks! Keep checking us out weekly for all of the new and the best!

Another new week of books and we have some things to say... And things to throw at you! Here are our Amazing Staff Picks for 06/22/2017.

Darth Vader #2

Norin's Pick

The most fearsome villain of all time returns with an all-new series! When Anakin Skywalker fell, both to the pull of the dark side and to the blade of Obi-Wan Kenobi, he rose back up, more machine than man. Having lost everything that was once dear to him, the former chosen one must take his first steps into a darker world...as Darth Vader, Dark Lord of the Sith! Join Vader as he learns a new way - the way of Darth Sidious and his newly formed Empire...the way of the dark side.

In the second issue of his new series from writer Charles Soule (Letter 44, Poe Dameron) and artist Giuseppe Camuncoli (Green Valley), the Dark Lord of the Sith is back in this All-New series. Anakin Skywalker has died. Under the teachings of his new Master, Darth Vader has risen. And he will be fierce. Come on in and pick up this all new series about our favorite Sith Lord.

PLASTIC #3 (OF 5)

Katie's Pick

SERIES PREMIERERetired serial killer Edwyn Stoffgruppen is in love with Virginia, a girl he "met online." Her affection quiets his vile urges. Together, they tour the back roads of America in their LTD, eating doughnuts and enjoying their healthy appetites for each other. Life is good...until a Louisiana billionaire kidnaps Virginia, forcing Edwyn to kill again in exchange for her freedom.

Oh, and did we mention that Virginia is a sex doll?

This series from writer Doug Wagner (ICE) and Daniel Hillyard (Sherwood TX) is... CRAZY! That is, in an absolutely must pick up way! Plastic is murder, sex and crazy all rolled up into one fantastic mini-series. After-all, what better story is there than a retired serial killer, returning to the good ol' day job after the love of his life, a sex doll, is kidnapped? Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead) said, "This is the weirdest **** I've ever read. I love it!" And you will too, so come on in and pick up the firs three issues (of five) now!

Lobo/Road Runner Special #1

Heather's Pick

Wile E. Coyote travels to the far reaches of space to hire Lobo to hunt down and kill his greatest nemesis of all time, the Road Runner. And when the Coyote and Lobo are after him, the Road Runner knows if they catch him-he's through. And the bonus Looney Tunes backup story features DC characters with story and art by Bill Morrison!

"UNDERWORLD" part one! In this extra-sized anniversary issue, former terrorists have replaced the Atlantean police. Crime lords control huge swaths of the kingdom. And a deadly undersea arsenal is trained on the surface-dwellers. All is as King Rath commands-and yet whispers persist of a rebel in the slums of Atlantis: A hero with the potential to change the world. A whole new era of AQUAMAN begins as master storyteller Stjepan Sejic (Sunstone, Death Vigil) joins series writer Dan Abnett for Arthur's boldest and most harrowing adventure yet!

In this all new, explosive arc of Aquaman (Rebirth), Arthur, stripped of his crown and rank, must now help his underwater city of Atlantis break itself free from the grasp of King Corum Rath. Series writer Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy) brings in fan-favorite Stjepan Sejic (Death Vigil, Rat Queens) for this epic new piece of Aquaman's tale. If you haven't yet picked up the highly acclaimed Rebirth series, now is the perfect time to start.

Need more suggestions? We are ready to give you all you need and more! Come on in and say hi!

We solemnly swear we are up to... Suggesting great options for new reads! This week brought us so many new toys and books we could hardly figure out where to begin...

Champions #9

James's Pick

Casting a spotlight on young synthezoid Viv Vision! After what became of her family, she willingly shut down her emotions - but does that come with a price to pay?

After the dark conclusion to the story of Vision and his family, Viv has taken it upon herself to fight for truth and justice. But just because you turn your back on your past does not mean it simply disappears. In this special issue from Mark Waid (W) and Humberto Ramos (A), we take a step into Viv's world and find out just how twisted life for her has become. This issue is a must grab!

Wicked + Divine Vol 5: Imperial Phase I

Heather's Pick

The gods are free to do whatever they want. Inevitably, they do. Collects THE WICKED + THE DIVINE #23-28, including the critically lauded KEVIN WADA magazine issue.

**Plus a Special Shout Out to the Image Pride Variant Covers!**

The Gods are out to play and, with free range, the party is going to be a long, fun one. After-all what consequences could there be of living life up to the fullest? A continuation of the New York Times best selling series from Jamie McKelvie (A) and Kieron Gillen (W), Wicked+Divine volume 5 keeps the heat burning strong.

And we also like to give a big shout out to Image Comics and their Pride Month covers. This beautiful Sina Grace cover for Walking Dead #168 is just one example of the multiple variants meant celebrate this historic month! By the way... 100% of the direct sales for the Pride covers will go directly to the Human Rights Campaign!

Outcast #28

Katie's Pick

"HIS GROWING FLOCK" - Reverend Anderson has become the center of attention as more and more people start to see his side of things. Will this help Kyle's cause-or hurt it? Kyle needs to figure it out fast, because the fate of the world rests on his shoulders.

This smash hit, who's second season just ended on June 5 on FOX, continues with Reverend Anderson's popularity increasing. People are moving to his side, finally seeing the light in his words. But could Anderson's new "flock" actually be detrimental to Kyle's goals to save the world? If you haven't picked up Robert Kirkman (W) and Paul Azaceta's (A) Outcast yet, it is about time you start!

There are always more and more books to talk about. Need something new? Come on in, we would love to get one of the above books in your hands!